[Schroder]

The Granite Falls Historical Society wants the old one preserved for pedestrians as they build a new bridge over the Stilliguamish. Article in the Herald: Granite Falls group urges preservation of bridge slated for demo [Edit] Here's the Snohomish County web page for the replacement project Granite Falls Bridge 102 Replacement

[Chief Joseph]

Not sure why people would care that much about an old bridge that is really not much to look at, although for use as walk bridge seems like a good idea. Plus, would it not cost less to leave it rather than tear it down?

[Anne Elk]

Thanks for posting this news. Love the old-time photos. That bridge was a bone of contention when the Stillaguamish Citizens' Alliance et al were fighting the permitting of the Associated Sand & Gravel Quarry back in he 90's (because of its proximity to the river, destruction of kettle wetlands, etc). It was believed the the huge increase in truck traffic would hasten its demise, as well increase crossing hazards because of truck widths. I learned a lot back then about the relative futility of the regulatory process (which mostly regulates the environmentalists). I wonder what other plans may be afoot for the MLH. In the early 90's and 00's, I was going up there several times a month; I appreciated the "byway-ness" of its National Scenic Byway designation. You couldn't zoom thru the whole Loop because of the gravel section. Kept the traffic down. I wasn't keen for improvements during the several rounds of paving debates. I suspect some will try to get federal "Build Back Better" funds to revive the paving issue, and the bridge replacement is part of the plan, or will instigate one. I'll check with my insider source up near Verlot.

[Schroder]

[Sore Feet]

[Schroder]

[Kim Brown]

I just think it's funny that such a short thread about one particular bridge on the Mtn Loop can quickly become a discussion about 3 separate projects on the Mtn Loop. This is inherent in any discussion about road repair west of the crest.

[Sore Feet]

[Anne Elk]

[Chief Joseph]

[Jimbo]

Waist of $$

[Sky Hiker]